White House Tells North Korea That The 'Clock Has Now Run Out'. North Korea Responds By Firing A Missile

CNN: White House: 'The clock has now run out' on North Korean nuclear program

Washington (CNN)A senior White House official issued a dire warning to reporters Tuesday on the state of North Korea's nuclear program, declaring "the clock has now run out and all options are on the table."

"The clock has now run out, and all options are on the table," the official said, pointing to the failure of successive administration's efforts to negotiate an end to North Korea's nuclear program.

The comments came as two senior White House officials briefed reporters ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week in Florida. The briefing took place on the condition of

anonymity.

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WNU Editor: The North Korean response to this White House statement says it all ....

North Korea fires a ballistic missile as Trump prepares to host China’s Xi -- Washington Post
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile a Day Before US-China Summit -- New York Times
North Korea test-fires missile into sea ahead of Trump-Xi summit -- Reuters
North Korea tests missile ahead of Trump-Xi meeting -- Politico

Update: Rex Tillerson Offers 'No Comment' On North Korea Missile Launch -- TIME